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Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy
2018·256 pages
A feminist, science-driven exploration of pregnancy, birth, miscarriage, and motherhood blending personal narrative with research on biology and culture.
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A feminist, science-driven exploration of pregnancy, birth, miscarriage, and motherhood blending personal narrative with research on biology and culture.
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A candid, feminist, and personal deep dive into the science and culture of pregnancy and motherhood Like most first-time mothers, Angela Garbes was filled with questions when she became pregnant. What exactly is a placenta and how does it function? How does a body go into labor? Why is breast best? Is wine totally off-limits? But as she soon discovered, it’s not easy to find satisfying answers. Your obstetrician will cautiously quote statistics; online sources will scare you with conflicting and...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Scientific discussions of conception and sexual health in pregnancy context
Violence & gore
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Detailed accounts of labor, birth, bodily changes, and miscarriage
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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Discussions of alcohol limits and psychiatric medications in pregnancy
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation present
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present
Political content
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Central feminist perspectives on pregnancy, motherhood, and healthcare
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content
Abuse & suffering
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Grief from miscarriage, complicated labors, and postpartum experiences
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